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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cora tell Bert the Colonel wants to do to him?
(a) Beat.
(b) Yell.
(c) Speak.
(d) Throw him out.

2. What does Bert try to do regarding his position?
(a) Justify it.
(b) Lessen it.
(c) Deny it.
(d) Ignore it.

3. What will the Colonel not tolerate from a "darkie," especially his own child?
(a) Such insolence.
(b) Such industriousness.
(c) Such happiness.
(d) Such laziness.

4. What does Robert do as the act ends?
(a) Runs out the back door.
(b) Hugs the Colonel.
(c) Walks proudly out the front door.
(d) Goes to his room.

5. How does Bert feel about this entire situation?
(a) Indignant.
(b) Scared.
(c) Worried.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sam slyly inform the Colonel about Bert?

2. On what does little Billy begin playing?

3. What does Sallie want to become?

4. What does this guest relate to the Colonel?

5. What is the real outrage about Bert's behavior?

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